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Event Details

The course is designed specifically for intervenors or those assigned to work in a 1:1 situation with a congenitally deafblind / multi-sensory impaired child or adult.

The course will include teaching, discussion, DVD, tutorials and practical workshops.

Course content includes:

Causes and implications of deafblindness

The role of the intervenor

Visual and hearing impairment

Mobility and orientation

Touch interaction

Interactive environments

Course aim: To provide participants with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to carry out their role as an intervenor

Course time: 9.30am to 4pm

Course duration: Five days

Accreditation option: Together with the University of Northampton, Sense can now offer a qualification as part of the Intervenor training. Participants can opt for accreditation worth 20 CATS (Credit and Accumulation Transfer Scheme) points at Level 4. You can use your 20 CATS points towards certificates, diplomas and degrees, recognised by universities across the UK and also towards HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) status. Accreditation information sheet available.

No. of places on this course: 20 (maximum)

Course fees: £480

Course fees with accreditation: £705 (this includes the additional fee of £225)

Terms and conditions

Cancellation: Fees for non attendance are non-refundable. If your place is cancelled up to 48-hours before the course then 50 per cent of the course fees will be refundable. Fees for places that are cancelled with less than 48-hours notice are non-refundable.

Each individual case will be taken into account and it may be possible to transfer fees to a future course / alternative course

If the course is cancelled by Sense due to unforeseen circumstances, a future booking will be offered

If following submittal of your booking form and payment the course becomes full we will offer you a full refund or the option of transferring to a future or alternative course.

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